Land-grant Holy Land: For Ohio State Buckeyes Fans

Bucketheads’ is the only men’s basketball-focused podcast on the Land-Grant Podcast Network, co-hosts Connor Lemons and Justin Golba give the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes as well as all the other happenings in the college hoops world. ‘Bucketheads’ will be released every other Thursday during the offseason. For Episode 83, the guys welcomed back Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann to the podcast. He now joins an exclusive group of two-time guests that also includes Joe Gemma, Adam Jardy, Kevin Sweeney, and others. The three of us discuss a wide range of basketball and non-basketball-related topics, including the transfer portal, Big Ten expansion, Taylor Swift, and what his go-to food was last season after any loss. Holtmann described what it’s like navigating the transfer portal from a coach’s point of view — from the moment a player enters his name until the point where you get a commitment. How do you get that player’s contact information? Do you also contact their former coach? How quickly doe

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL’s Josh Dooley and Chuck Holmes as they discuss Ohio State football, recruiting, and much, much more! Come for the hot takes, stay for the warm ones. On this episode of Hangout in the Holy Land, Josh and Chuck celebrate the holiday known as Week 1 of the college football season. Forget all that Week 0 nonsense, because now it’s for real! Because Ohio State kicks off, of course. A new CFB season means new faces, new questions, and new reasons for optimism... Or pessimism and concern. But the hosts are not too worried about OSU’s new starting quarterback. Instead, they want to know if Jim Knowles’ defense will turn up the heat and whether Justin Frye’s revamped offensive line can protect C.J. Stroud’s replacement. Although there are plenty of unknowns in and around Columbus, hopes and expectations are as high as they’ve ever been. Up first for the Buckeyes are the Indiana Hoosiers, so Josh and Chuck preview a Tom Allen-led IU squad

Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions. On today's episode of "Land-Grant Uncut," we are bringing you unedited audio from Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowle's Tuesday, Aug. 29 press conference. Just four days ahead of the 2023 season opener, Day finally announced that Kyle McCord will be the team's starter when it takes to the field on Saturday against, but that backup Devin Brown will be a part of the gameplan and the head coach is hoping to get him meaningful minutes against the IU first team. Day also confirmed who will be starting at center and who will handle the kicking duties. Conversely, Knowles declined to name a third starting safety, only to say that he has three options that can all play. Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Contact Matt Tamanini Twitter: @BWWMatt T

It’s game week at last and we’re ready to go after seeing some Week 0 games this past Saturday. The Buckeyes are going through their final preparations for the upcoming season and it starts with a Big Ten East showdown in Bloomington this Saturday. We begin the show with some news, including the naming of Ted Carter as the next president of The Ohio State University. That was the first domino that needed to fall in order to get a new athletic director hired to replace Gene Smith in the position next year. Ohio State also has a new stadium voice. We touched on that briefly before getting into the latest group of official Buckeyes who saw their black stripes removed from their helmets within the last week. These are guys who are showing that they came to Columbus to put in the work and we love to see it. Colin Lavery from Crimson Quarry then jumps on with us to tell us about the 2023 Indiana Hoosiers, and to say that he’s not feeling optimistic about his team’s upcoming season might be an understatement. Tom Al

On the inaugural episode of "The Buckeye Briefing," we are running through the info you need for the first game week of the 2023 Ohio State football season as the Buckeyes prepare for their season-opening match-up with the Indiana Hoosiers. We also have details on the Big Ten's new availability report rules and a big announcement for C.J. Stround in the NFL. Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Connect with Matt Tamanini Twitter: @BWWMatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Land-Grant Holy Land In Conversation, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. On today’s episode, I am in conversation with one of the most respected college football writers in America, The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel. In our conversation, we get into why he has Ohio State picked to finish third in the Big Ten East going 10-2 on the season and how big the gap between Michigan and Penn State is for the Buckeyes.  We talk about what OSU would need to do in order to get back to the top of the Big Ten mountain and win a national title on both defense and offense. We also discuss the Buckeyes' offensive line and running game, as well as the next round of conference expansion which could bring Stanford, Cal, and SMU to the ACC and much more.  Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Connect with Stewart Ma

On Land-Grant Holy Land In Conversation, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. On the show today, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with one of ESPN’s most recognizable college and pro football voices, Laura Rutledge. Not only is she the host of the SEC Network’s “SEC Nation,” but she is also the host of any pro football fan’s go-to weekday show, “NFL Live.” Matt picks her brain about a couple of the best recent Buckeyes to head to the NFL and what their 2023 seasons look like; how the new quarterbacks in Athens, Tuscaloosa, and Columbus will impact their teams; and the fact that he now lives in the same quant little town in Florida where she went to high school. Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Connect with Matt Tamanini Twitter: @BWWMatt Theme music provided by www.bensound.com  Learn more a

Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions. On today's episode of "Land-Grant Uncut," we are bringing you unedited audio from Ohio State football media availabilities from earlier this week in which offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and various wide receivers spoke to assembled reporters. We have comments from Hartline and starting WRs Marvin Harrison Jr. and Julian Fleming. Hartline discusses everything from his rooms preparation and his young receivers to the quarterback competition and his play-calling duties. Then, Harrison talks about playing some snaps in the slot and how impressed he is with true freshman Carnell Tate. Finally, Fleming discusses what it is like for him to finally be healthy. Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Contact Matt Tamanini Twitter: @BWWMatt Theme music provided by www.bensound.com 

Welcome to a new episode of Fans First Football Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we talk about all things Big Ten football and basketball from New Jersey to California. With USC and UCLA joining the conference in 2024 we’ll integrate them in the show getting a head start on the 16-team conference. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan. College Football is officially back! Dante and Jordan prepare for week 0 action talking about what they’re most excited about with football season back! Dante is looking forward to watching all the new quarterbacks across the sport. Jordan can’t wait to see how the PAC 12s final season plays out.  USC and star quarterback Caleb Williams are hoping to win the PAC 12 in its final season and make the playoffs but they may be held back by a porous Alex Grinch de

On Land-Grant Holy Land In Conversation, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. On the show today, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with DraftKings college football analyst, the host of "The GoJo Podcast," and former Notre Dame offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. GoJo breaks down the new-look Ohio State offensive line and also discusses the importance of continuity on the o-line. From there, he talks about Ohio State's quarterback competition, the three teams atop the Big Ten, the Buckeyes' matchup against Notre Dame, the state of college football, and much more. Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Connect with Mike Golic Jr. Twitter: @mikegolicjr The GoJo Podcast: https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/gojo-show Place Your Wagers with DraftKings SportsBook: https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/foot

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL’s Josh Dooley and Chuck Holmes as they discuss Ohio State football, recruiting, and much, much more! Come for the hot takes, stay for the warm ones. On this episode of Hangout in the Holy Land, Josh and Chuck discuss Larry Johnson and defensive line recruiting, before pivoting to the Buckeyes’ ongoing and potentially never-ending quarterback battle. Will OSU fans see a repeat of 2015? Or is this just Ryan Day slow-playing his hand? Then, the hosts give props to a trio of team captains, as well as several newly anointed - and ‘official’ - members of the Buckeye brotherhood. This is of particular interest to Chuck, as in just a few more episodes, he will also have a stripe removed, making him an official member of the LGHL brother and sisterhood... As long as he is not found to have put money on Indiana or Youngstown State to cover. And finally, a look at Big Ten contenders. These (football) teams are predicted and projected to fin

Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we talk about all things Big Ten football and basketball from New Jersey to California. With USC and UCLA joining the conference in 2024 we’ll integrate them in the show getting a head start on the 16-team conference. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan. In this episode, Jordan has something to get off his chest. He questions why the national media continues to be inconsistent in their coverage. The concerns they have for Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama are not echoed with Penn State while all four teams are replacing multi-year starters. The national media does not know ball.  Continuing their 2023 season preview the guys get into Oregon and Washington, the newest additions to the Big Ten conference after agreein

There’s always so much news to get to as the season’s about to start. With so much to discuss, we started this week’s show with the bad news first. Two Buckeyes will not see the field in 2023 — tight end Bennett Christian, because of testing positive for a banned substance, and linebacker Kourt Williams II, with torn ACL. We wish both players the best of luck in getting back on the field. In better news, Ohio State named its 2023 captains, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the choices. We discussed why Cade Stover, Tommy Eichenberg, and Xavier Johnson were the perfect choices and why it’s good to put the rotating captain nonsense in the rearview mirror. Johnson also earned the right to wear the Block O jersey this upcoming season, and that was also the perfect choice. The only thing that might be more appropriate is if they let him wear an X on his jersey. There was a slew of new black stripe removals, including several freshman receivers. Brian Hartline just keeps getting standout talent. As an aside, we

Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions. On today's episode of "Land-Grant Uncut," we are bringing you unedited audio from Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowle's Monday, Aug. 21 press conference. Day opens the presser admitting that he hasn't yet determined who will start for the team at quarterback. However, rather than viewing that as a negative, he says it is a byproduct of both guys playing well enough to earn the spot. However, things appear to be solidifying on the offensive line as Day said that the likely starting tackles will be Josh Simmons on the left and Josh Fryar on the right with Carson Hinzman at center. Knowles also confirmed that Sonny Styles will start at safety and that the young defensive lineman will have major roles. Sign up with MyBookie using our link to receive your welcome bonus: https://mybookie.website/Grant23 Cont

On Land-Grant Holy Land In Conversation, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with one of our regular and smartest guests, Josh from the College Football Nerds. In this episode, Josh helps to put Ohio State's changes at quarterback and offensive line into perspective while also discussing what the Buckeye defensive is capable of in the second year under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Matt and Josh also talk about how the Buckeyes stack up against Michigan and Penn State in the Big Ten East and amongst the other elites across college football. Connect with College Football Nerds Twitter: @CFBNerds YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CollegeFootballNerds Connect with Matt Tamanini Twitter: @BWWMatt Theme music provided by www.bensound.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we talk about all things Big Ten football and basketball from New Jersey to California. With USC and UCLA joining the conference in 2024 we’ll integrate them in the show getting a head start on the 16-team conference. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan. Football season is right around the corner, it’s time to do some TLC with your significant other before you spend every weekend glued to the couch watching football! Don’t forget to take your significant other on dates, you have Wednesday and Friday nights. Plus the guys talk fall events and why you should have your wedding in April.  Wisconsin fired Paul Chryst and enters 2023 with Luke Fickell at the helm. Fickell, one of the most successful coaches at the group

Bucketheads’ is the only men’s basketball-focused podcast on the Land-Grant Podcast Network, co-hosts Connor Lemons and Justin Golba give the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes as well as all the other happenings in the college hoops world. ‘Bucketheads’ will be released every other Thursday during the offseason. It is mid-August, but we still have some big Buckeye men’s basketball news. Chris Holtmann and the Ohio State coaching staff have landed their second commitment of the 2024 class, as 3-star forward Colin White joins Juni Mobley in the class. We discuss the commitment and why it is okay if not every prospect is ranked in the top 30 in the country. Also, Ohio State is officially playing UCLA in the 2023 CBS Sports Classic. We talk about the Bruins and why they have a lot of work to do with their lineup before the season starts. Make sure to like, subscribe, review, and rate the show wherever you get your music or podcasts! Connect with the Podcast: Twitter: @BucketheadsLGHL Connect with Connor: Tw

Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we talk about all things Big Ten football and basketball from New Jersey to California. With USC and UCLA joining the conference in 2024 we’ll integrate them in the show getting a head start on the 16-team conference. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan. Jim Harbaugh will be on the sideline this season instead of serving a four-game suspension as the NCAA committee denied his agreement with the infractions committee. The NCAA is still bad at managing infractions and will allow this to carry over way longer than it should. If they issue a penalty for 2024 will Jim Harbaugh be at Michigan to serve the suspension or will he pull a Pete Carroll and avoid the sanctions by heading to the NFL? UCLA enters 2023 coming of

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL’s Josh Dooley and Chuck Holmes as they discuss Ohio Statefootball, recruiting, and much, much more! Come for the hot takes, stay for the warm ones. On this episode of Hangout in the Holy Land, Josh and Chuck give Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith credit for a job well done. They discuss his impact not only in Columbus, but also in helping to shape the Big Ten as we know (or will come to know) it. Smith’s professional presence will eventually be missed, but not before June of 2024. Then, like Canteen Boy, the Hangout Boys talk camping... As in fall camp/practice(s) for the OSU football team. What are fans learning (and not learning) about this year’s version of the Buckeyes? Does Ryan Day already have a plan in place, or are multiple position battles truly TBD? Can Jim Knowles and Co. put TTUN and UGA in their rearview? These questions and more are surely on the minds of many. And finally, a look at Big Ten pretenders. These

We are back to our weekly season schedule! There’s a ton of news and we can’t possibly get to everything, but we did get to a lot of things. Even though we’re not big recruiting news guys, we did get to talk a little bit about two new Ohio State recruits, and maybe it says a lot about us that we spent more time discussing the new preferred walk on long snapper than the four-star wide receiver. Preseason is the time for watch lists and at Ohio State, there are usually going to be players on the watch list for every major award. We go through the Walter Camp, Butkus Award, Thorpe Award, and Doak Walker Award watch lists and discuss the Buckeyes from whom folks will be expecting big things in 2023. After that, we dove into the most recent Buckeyes to get their black stripes removed from their helmets. These weren’t exactly surprises but they were interesting. We also talked about Omari Abor’s unfortunate injury that will once again sideline him “for at least two months.” But wait, there’s more! Gene Smith is cal